12-11-2004, 12:00 AM
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eBay eDiots
Every morning, I read the newspaper, and occasionally, there's an interesting "eBay Idiot of the Week" column worth spending a bit of time on. So the other day, I decided to check it out for myself (on eBay, of course).
The latest development of eBay stories can be seen in this interesting piece of deformed Nutri-Grain cereal, which managed to snag A$1,035.00 merely because it beared resemblance to ET. Now this story follows on from the well-known Virgin Mary in Grilled Cheese Sandwich story in which the seller pocketed US$28,000.00! Of course, we also cannot forget the person who successfully bade US$127.50 for a US$125.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card. So what are your thoughts on these extravagant eBay stories, and do you have any to share yourself? Enjoy your weekend. 
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12-11-2004, 12:06 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I sell stuff on eBay now and then, and I always look forward to the people who bid more than the item is worth... :lol:
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12-11-2004, 12:07 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 221
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I don't know what you're laughing at.
You're just jealous because I now own an ET Nutri-Grain and you don't. I got quite a bargain, imo.
:mrgreen:
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12-11-2004, 12:22 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Sep 2005
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The online casino that paid $28,000 for the Virgin Mary grilled cheese also just paid $65,000 for a ghost and walking cane. Now the lady who put the item up for sale is concerned by all the press and publicity. Maybe it's me, but if I put something like this up for bid on eBay and it went past $1000, I would kind of be expecting that.
I think I'm going to clean up my basement and see what kind of religious and/or supernatural artifacts I can find. There must be something in all those old boxes that will bring me fame and riches... :wink:
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12-11-2004, 12:44 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Apr 2004
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How about the 2 used gameboys I just sold for about $70 each plus shipping... new they are $79 at Fred Meyers.
Or the original ipaq I got for $500 and sold for $1025 back in June of 2000...
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12-11-2004, 12:54 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Originally Posted by Kathy_Harris
Or the original ipaq I got for $500 and sold for $1025 back in June of 2000...
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....btw, thanks Kathy, it's still working fine for me.....seriously though, I'm wondering what a NutriGrain cereal that looks like a Lego man with a cap on would go for. :-)
Dave
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12-11-2004, 01:02 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Nov 2004
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As Jay Leno said during his "Stuff we found on Ebay" segment, "This is why poor countries hate us".
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12-11-2004, 01:59 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Originally Posted by emuelle1
As Jay Leno said during his "Stuff we found on Ebay" segment, "This is why poor countries hate us".
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JL's right. But P.T. Barnum made the consumate consumer buying habits statement a LONG time ago.....
"There's a sucker born every minutue."
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12-11-2004, 03:36 AM
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Editorial Contributor
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I've got a jelly donut that looks like Elvis. Let the bidding begin 
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12-11-2004, 03:46 AM
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Developer & Designer, News Editor Emeritus
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Originally Posted by Paragon
seriously though, I'm wondering what a NutriGrain cereal that looks like a Lego man with a cap on would go for. :-)
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What an interesting idea! I'm going to the shops to buy myself a box of Nutri-Grain cereal. Excuse me.... 8)
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Originally Posted by Sven
I've got a jelly donut that looks like Elvis. Let the bidding begin
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I'd *love* to see a picture of that... :lol:
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